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1. due to our policy of constant improvement and development Marshall Amplification plc reserve the right to alter specifications without prior notice BOOK 91008 10 112. the studio quality digital spring Reverb for both channels POWER SECTION _ 16 POWER SWITCH On Off switch for mains power to the amplifier 230V 50Hz Marshal ion pic 100 WATTS etc lan PENTODE FUSE Full Power 230V TIAE250V 100 120V TZAE250V PINEA DYAhL FAVIHREH MAINS INPUT SOCKET WITH MAINS FUSE Your amp is provided with a detachable mains power lead which is connected here The specific mains input voltage rating that your amplifier has been manufactured for is indicated on the rear panel Before connecting for the first time please ensure that your amplifier is compatible with your electricity supply If you have any doubt please seek advice from a qualified technician Your Marshall dealer will help you in this respect OUTPUT POWER SELECTION 2 PENTODE TRIODE SWITCH When Pentode full power is selected the amp s output capability is the full 15 Watts When Triode mode half power is selected the amp s output is halved to 7 5 Watts Triode mode also produces a smoother less aggressive sound IMPORTANT OPERATIONAL NOTE The amp must always be off before switching between Triode and Pentode FOOTSWITCH 3 FOOTSWITCH JACK For the connection of the supplied footswitch This allows you to switch between the Classic Gain and Ultra Gain channels NOTE The footswitch overrides the front panel Channel switch WARNING RISK OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY AVIS ENERGIE ELECT
3. using a proper speaker cable Never use a screened shielded guitar cable for this purpose WARNING Failure to do any of the above may damage your amplifier Plug your guitar into the INPUT jack socket on the front panel oe Ensure that the VOLUME controls on the front panel are set to zero Connect the supplied mains power lead into the MAINS INPUT on the rear panel first and then into an electrical outlet Turn the front panel POWER switch on and if a valve amplifier wait a couple of minutes before point 6 Turn the volumes up to your preferred level and your amp is ready to play EUROPE ONLY Note C This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements of the EMC Directive Environments E1 E2 and E3 EN 55103 1 2 and the Low Voltage Directive in the E U EUROPE ONLY Note The Peak Inrush current for the DSL15C and the DSL15H is 19A Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harm
4. After a very successful life the JCM2000 series was replaced by the JVM series in 2007 which has also gone onto great success and critical acclaim That said there is still a great deal of respect and demand for the DSL s with one of the UK s most popular guitar magazines recently referring to the DSL100 as the go to rock amp As a result of public demand for the DSL s tonal palate have decided to introduce two affordable 15 Watt options based on the popular DSL100 head two of which are covered in this manual the DSL15H head and the DSL15C combo would like to wish you every success with all of your musical endeavours and also your DSL amp which know will provide you with great tones and playing pleasure for many years to come Welcome to the Marshall family Yours Sincerely Jim Marshall Overview The mindset behind both the DSL15H 15 Watt head and DSL15C 15 Watt combo is a simple one take that world renowned DSL100H tone and make it available in two compact low wattage all valve units containing 4 x ECC83 valves in the preamp and 2 x 6V6s in the power stage Both amps feature two footswitchable channels footswitch supplied Classic Gain and Ultra Gain As their names imply each channel has a very different character Classic Gain takes you from a shimmering harmonic enhanced clean to a 1959 style crunch when the Gain control is cranked Ultra Gain on the other hand takes you into the world o
5. Marshall AMPLIFICATION DSL 15H 15 Watt Head DSL 150C 15 Watt Combo Dual Super Lead All Valve Amps with Reverb Owner s Manual DIS Mn WA From Jim Marshall would like to personally thank and congratulate you for selecting one of our Dual Super Lead all valve DSL15H head or DSL15C combos Since started Marshall Amplification in 1962 have witnessed some incredible breakthroughs and advances in amplifier design technology These include switchable channels Master Volume Reverb MIDI technology speaker emulation and digital effects processing to name just a few These may seem like every day features nowadays but this certainly wasn t always the case However the same values that were present in the first Marshalls are still here today That is solid workmanship reliability iconic looks and above all great Marshall tone As you may know when the JCM2000 Dual Super Lead series of amps was first introduced in 1997 we were delighted to see them get a fantastic reaction from guitar players and also the press In fact one of the biggest American guitar magazines described the DSL100 as The best Marshall ever It combines the best tonal qualities and features of both modern and vintage Marshall amps in one package Better still when the world renowned magazine Guitar Player reviewed the DSL100 it printed The Ultimate Marshall as a subheading on their June 1997 cover
6. RIQUE DANGEREUSE LOUDSPEAKERS 27 TRIODE FS Half Power FOOTSWITCH CONNECT SPEAKERS BEFORE USE OUTPUT 15 WATTS RMS MODEL DSL15C 2 3 4 amp 5 6 LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS IMPORTANT OPERATIONAL NOTE With all valve amplifiers it is imperative that the amp is connected to a load whilst in operation and that the impedance output s on the amp matches the total impedance of the speaker cabinet s being used Failure to comply with these points will result in damage to the amplifier The DSL15C features three outputs a dedicated 160 output and two 80 outputs The DSL15C must not be run into an impedance less than 80 IMPORTANT OPERATIONAL NOTE The internal speaker is 160 4 8 5 80 SPEAKER OUTPUTS For use when the total impedance of the speaker cabinet s being used is 8Q That is when using either a single 80 cab or two 160 cabs 6 160 SPEAKER OUTPUT For the connection of a 160 speaker cabinet lt should be noted that when this Speaker Output is in use the remaining Speaker Outputs 4 5 are not operational Notes AMPLIFICATION Denbigh Road Bletchley Milton Keynes MK1 1DQ England Tel 44 0 1908 375411 Fax 44 0 1908 376118 www marshallamps com Whilst the information contained herein is correct at the time of publication
7. ar sound fatter while turning it down will result in a sharper scooped tone especially when used in conjunction with the Tone Shift button 6 TREBLE CONTROL Controls the high frequencies of the guitar tone making your guitar sound brighter when it is turned clockwise 7 TONE SHIFT BUTTON The Tone Shift reconfigures the tone network to give a new dimension to passive tone shaping When the button is pushed in and the Middle control 5 is turned down the result is an aggressive scooped mid sound ideal for many modern metal styles 12 13 14 15 Clean mode of the DSL100H s Classic Gain channel producing a tone reminiscent of an early 1959 Plexi Super Lead head CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL LED This LED lights up green to indicate that the Classic Gain channel has been selected CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL VOLUME CONTROL Controls the volume level for the Classic Gain channel CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL GAIN CONTROL Controls the gain level for the Classic Gain channel As the amount of gain increases so will the distortion level in your sound INPUT Input jack socket for guitar cable speaker cabinet being used Failure to comply with these points will result in damage to the amplifier The DSL15H features three outputs a dedicated 160 output and two 80 outputs The DSL15H must not be run into an impedance of less than 80 1 160 SPEAKER OUTPUT For the connection of a 160 speaker cabinet It s
8. f modern high gain and then some Both channels share a passive three band EQ with controls for Bass Middle and Treble The Equalisation section also features a Tone Shift button which when activated pushed in shifts out the mid frequencies making the amp ideal for brutal modern metal tones especially when combined with the high gain settings of the Ultra Gain channel The Equalisation section also features a control for Presence and a Deep switch Both of these equalisation enhancers are functions of the power amp Presence adds a variable high end bite to your tone while the Deep switch adds a fixed resonant bass boost to your sound adding girth without muddying it up The only difference features and control wise between this pair of mighty 15 Watt minis is that the DSL15C combo also features built in footswitchable footswitch supplied studio quality digital spring reverb with a level control The ability to select either the full 15 Watts of output power or half power 7 5 Watts via the Pentode Triode switch on the rear panel adds further to your new DSL s already impressive feature set The all round tonal and gain versatility makes both the DSL15H amp DSL15C superb and flexible performance tools for today s most demanding playing situations You can rest assured both are packed full of our famed Marshall tone Enjoy your DSL amp and please read this handbook carefully before plugging in Follow al
9. ful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help DSL15H Front Panel Controls amp Switches tfrom Left to Right 4 6 o DSL 2 8 us Channel 15H Shift Select 0 1 a POWER CE had rot E vorn Wi INPUT EQUALISATION ULTRA ein CLASSIC GAIN 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 POWER SECTION MM RT ULTRA GAIN CHANNEL 1 POWER SWITCH TONAL NOTE This channel is based on the Lead 2 mode of the DSL100H s Ultra Gain channel DSL15H Technical Specification Power RMS Channels Weight kg 10 2 Valves 4 x ECC83 2 x 6V6 On Off switch for mains power to the amplifier Size mm producing a high gain mid boosted tone based on a hot rodded JCM800 2203 EQUALISATION SECTION 2 DEEP BUTTON When pressed in this button adds a resonant bass boost to your sound increasing bottom end thud whilst making your tone fatter around that all important low end This is a function of the power stage ULTRA GAIN CHANNEL VOLUME CONTROL Contro
10. hould be noted that when this Speaker Output is in use the remaining Speaker Outputs 2 3 are not operational 2 8 3 80 SPEAKER OUTPUTS For use when the total impedance of the speaker cabinet s being used is 80 That is when using either a single 80 cab or two 160 cabs FOOTSWITCH 4 FOOTSWITCH JACK For the connection of the supplied footswitch This allows you to switch between the Classic Gain and Ultra Gain channels When Pentode full power is selected the amp s output capability is the full 15 Watts When Triode mode half power is selected the amp s output is halved to 7 5 Watts Triode mode also produces a smoother less aggressive sound IMPORTANT OPERATIONAL NOTE The amp should always be off before switching between Triode and Pentode 6 MAINS INPUT SOCKET WITH FUSE Your amp is provided with a detachable mains power lead which is connected here The specific mains input voltage rating that your amplifier has been manufactured for is indicated on the rear panel Before connecting for the first time please ensure that your amplifier is compatible with your electricity supply If you have any doubt please seek advice from a qualified technician Your Marshall dealer will help you in this respect DSL15C Front Panel Controls Switches from Left to Right GAIN VOLUME GAIN VOLUME TREBLE MIDDLE BASS PRESENCE REVERB POWER 4 6 Channel Tone Select Sau 8 2 4 A 15C L CLASSIC GAIN se L ur
11. l instructions and heed all warnings KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS Warning Before going any further make sure that your amplifier is compatible with your electrical supply If you have any doubt please seek help from a qualified technician your Marshall dealer can help you in this respect Mains Input amp Fuse Your amplifier is provided with either a detachable mains power lead which should be connected to the mains input socket on the rear panel of the amplifier or a fixed mains power lead attached to the rear of the amplifier The specific mains input voltage rating that your amplifier has been manufactured for is indicated on the rear panel of the amplifier The correct value and type of mains fuse for valve amplifiers is specified on the rear panel of the amplifier NEVER attempt to bypass the fuse or fit one of the incorrect value or type Transporting your equipment Please ensure that your amplifier is switched off and unplugged from the mains electricity supply and that all removable cables have been disconnected from your equipment before attempting to move it Important set up information Make sure that the cabinet s speakers where appropriate are connected to the correct impedance LOUDSPEAKER jack s on the rear panel of the amplifier See the Speaker Output guides in this handbook if applicable for specific information regarding impedance matching When using an extension cabinet make sure that you are
12. ls the volume level of the Ultra Gain channel ULTRA GAIN CHANNEL GAIN CONTROL Controls the Gain level for the Ultra Gain channel As the amount of gain increases so will the WARNING RISK OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY AVIS ENERGIE ELECTRIQUE DANGEREUSE 230V 50Hz 100 WATTS MAINS INPUT 3 PRESENCE CONTROL distortion level in your sound ie Se eee a oR o Teo Turning this control clockwise adds higher Hal Poner E Ful Power frequencies to your guitar tone creating crispness 10 ULTRA GAIN CHANNEL LED FOOTSWITCH iz and bite and making the sound more cutting This LED lights up red to indicate that the Ultra MODEL DSLISH N oureuT 1s WATTS RMS DOS INIA and in your face This is also a function of the Gain channel has been selected powerstage 1 283 4 5 6 4 BASS CONTROL el iri we rel dA in and LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS oe ee NOTE The footswitch overrides the front panel Controls the amount of bottom end low frequencies the Classic Gain channel when out IMPORTANT OFERATIONAL N OTE AE O WIEN in your tone amplifiers it Is imperative that the amp is connected CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL to a load whilst in operation and that the impedance OUTPUT POWER SELECTION _ 5 MIDDLE CONTROL TONAL NOTE This channel is based on the output on the amp matches the total impedance of the 5 PENTODE TRIODE SWITCH This dictates the middle register of your guitar s sound Turning this up will make your guit
13. ma GAIN u LAR EQUALISATION i INPUT DSL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 INPUT EQUALISATION SECTION _MMMMMMNN Input jack socket for guitar cable 9 TONE SHIFT BUTTON The Tone Shift reconfigures the tone network to give a new dimension to passive tone shaping When the button is pushed in and the Middle control 11 is turned down the result is an aggressive scooped mid sound ideal for many modern metal styles DSL15C Technical Specification Power RMS 15W Channels 2 Speaker 1x12 Weight kg 16 8 Valves 4x ECC83 2 x 6V6 CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL TONAL NOTE This channel is based on the Clean mode of the DSL100H s Classic Gain channel producing a tone reminiscent of an early 1959 Plexi Super Lead head 10 TREBLE CONTROL 2 CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL GAIN CONTROL Controls the Gain level for the Classic Gain channel As the amount of gain increases so will the distortion level in your sound 3 CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL VOLUME CONTROL Controls the volume level for the Classic Gain channel 4 CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL LED This LED lights up green to indicate that the Classic Gain channel has been selected 5 CHANNEL SELECTION BUTTON Selects Ultra Gain channel when pushed in and the Classic Gain channel when out ULTRA GAIN CHANNEL TONAL NOTE This channel is based on the Lead 2 mode of the DSL100H s Ultra Gain channel prod
14. ucing a high gain mid boosted tone based on a hot rodded JCM800 2203 6 ULTRA GAIN CHANNEL LED This LED lights up red to indicate that the Ultra Gain channel has been selected 7 ULTRA GAIN CHANNEL GAIN CONTROL Controls the Gain level for the Ultra Gain channel As the amount of gain increases so will the distortion level in your sound 8 ULTRA GAIN CHANNEL VOLUME CONTROL Controls the volume level for the Ultra Gain channel Controls the high frequencies of the guitar tone making your guitar sound brighter when it is turned clockwise 11 MIDDLE CONTROL This dictates the middle register of your guitar s sound Turning this up will make your guitar sound fatter while turning it down will result in a sharper scooped tone especially when used in conjunction with the Tone Shift button 12 BASS CONTROL Controls the amount of bottom end low frequencies in your tone 13 PRESENCE CONTROL Turning this control clockwise adds higher frequencies to your guitar tone creating crispness and bite and making the sound more cutting and in your face This is a function of the powerstage 14 DEEP BUTTON When pressed in this switch adds a resonant bass boost to your sound increasing bottom end thud while making your tone fatter around that all important low end This is a function of the power stage REVERB SECTION 15 REVERB CONTROL Controls the level of
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